Prep softball: Spartans beat Barbs for first time since 2011

SYCAMORE – For the first time since 2011, the Sycamore softball team celebrated a victory over its rivals.

Faith Reynolds pitched five shutout innings and knocked in two runs as the Spartans beat DeKalb, 7-0, on Friday in a game shortened due to field conditions on a rainy, blustery day.

[Mary Beth Nolan for Shaw Media]

Davis said he thinks the hitters are putting too much pressure on themselves.

"Lately we've been swinging at a lot of high pitches," Davis said. "Once again, I'm going to go to our youth. I think we're a little over anxious and want to get our name in the paper maybe or get that big hit to lift our team."